Changing the file type (.exe/.zip/.mp3/... )

But how do you change the file types? Such as from '.exe' to '.zip' or from '.xm' to '.mod'

In the past, that was quite simply done by changing the file name... but now in the newer

Versions of windows... if you rename something - such as 'blahblah' to 'blahblah.zip', the computer does not recognise that I am trying to change the file to a zip file... its frustrating when blahblah was originally a zip file but downloaded as... lets say an application(exe) and now I cannot open blahblah as a zip or as exe... blahblah is only one example of many files that I couldn't operate becoz of this problem

I know that this is an old question answered. But how do you get into the folder options, and find advanced settings? I have the same problem changing the file extension. But I cannot find anything, as to where these buttons are. I see the "view" and "folders" button on the left hand corners. But I don't see the "advanced settings" after I click on anyone of these.

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Hey... I am using win7 and it really works, my problem before was my exe files become link.I tried your solution, it works but it doesn't restore the real file, else it makes another file that .cmd:mad:

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Not sure what your problem is exactly. You don't want to change .LNK files (shortcuts) into .EXE files. .LNK files are just shortcuts that point to the real .EXE file.

Also, piggy-backing on an existing question makes it less likely that someone will answer your question.

Hey.. it's okay... I restored it already.. its okay...
D real happened is, I made a warcraft dota shortcut and I "open as" the warcraft.exe and all applications icon become warcraft icon. And they are all likt to warcraft...

But don't worry.. I have a naughty mind and hands so I restored it..

I wan't to join this helping site.. and I want to share my experience too..

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Not sure what your problem is exactly. You don't want to change .LNK files (shortcuts) into .EXE files. .LNK files are just shortcuts that point to the real .EXE file.

Also, piggy-backing on an existing question makes it less likely that someone will answer your question.

Hey.. it's okay... I restored it already.. its okay...
D real happened is, I made a warcraft dota shortcut and I "open as" the warcraft.exe and all applications icon become warcraft icon. And they are all likt to warcraft...

But don't worry.. I have a naughty mind and hands so I restored it..

I wan't to join this helping site.. and I want to share my experience too..

How did you do it? I have the same problem like yours
I don't what to do..
And I don't want to be scolded by my mom..
Please help me.. thanks

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